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A12 LDE

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Two Rear Most Seats ()

Fail 13 Aug 2025 96,782 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Two Rear Most Seats ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,536 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,526 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre row centre seat seatbelt clasp outer casing damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2023 87,526 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

unable to test rear wheel bearings properly due to brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,465 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,235 miles

offside front DRL inop

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,687 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides rear bump stops missing

front service brake application uneven

Fail 26 Sep 2018 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides rear bump stops missing

front service brake application uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working water inside lamp unit (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,745 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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A12 LDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 94,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 LDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 LDE registered?

A12 LDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is A12 LDE safe to buy?

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